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> I think it's quite interesting what various countries consider "ancient." A tree that's not even 200 years old wouldn't be considered especially old It's not
by Fluorescence 3y ago
> I think it's quite interesting what various countries consider "ancient." A tree that's not even 200 years old wouldn't be considered especially old
It's not famous for it's age but because it's appearance and location made it a loved landmark despite it's youth.
Our oldest tree is the Fortingall Yew which is up to 5000 years old.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortingall_Yew https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortingall_Yew
- Brian_K_White 3y agoBut the title says ancient.
- pvaldes 3y agoFrom a human point of view
- MiguelX413 3y agoClearly not necessarily if so many humans disagree.
- thaumasiotes 3y agoThe title isn't even coming from England.
- Brian_K_White 3y agoI'm not saying that it's actually ancient, and neither I nor the original commenter was talking about the tree, or what it's famous for. Anyone who read the article already understands what it's famous for. I'm saying that the previous comment did not claim the tree was famous for it's ancientness. Their remark simply remarked upon what the title said, and by implication, anyone who would write it. They aren't talking about the tree, or what it's famous for. They are talking about the title author.
- peterpost2 3y ago>our oldest tree That's in Scotland not in England.
- Fluorescence 3y agoI responded to a post about cultural perceptions of tree age IN THE UK and I can do without the petty nationalism, thanks.